Yamagara Bird Small Plate

This is a sweet small plate featuring the wee Yamagara bird, a new series from Seikagama. The yamagara is a kind of wild bird that has been loved by people in Japan since ancient times, and it is a lovely work of art that everyone will love.

It is a superb product that will please everyone and can be used at the table to hold salt or herbs, on a charcuterie board to carry jams or mustards, or to hold a tiny snack on your desk while you work. 

Details:

• 4" in diameter with a slightly raised up edge
• Made in Japan in the manner of Kutani pottery

Meet the Makers

Kutani-yaki is a traditional craft characterized by vivid designs and the use of five distinctive colors which makes it a favorite of people throughout the world for over 350 years. Seikou Kiln opened their kiln in 1930 in the Terai-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture, and have continued to this day with the aim of creating more contemporary Kutani ware that takes advantage of historical painting styles. The designer devotes himself to creating elegant and profound crafts based on the unique color tones developed through decades of research.